INTERNAL ONLY - ENVIRONMENT CENTRE EDUCATION OFFICER

Personnel Area: City Planning and Economic Development Services 

Branch: Natural Environment, Water and Sustainability

Salary Range: Band 4 $86,107 - $90,841 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions) 

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre and Downfall Creek Bushland Centre (travel between all 3 expected)

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland. We have more than 300 job types across a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community. We employ an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options. A job with us offers skill development, career mobility and access to benefits that matter. 

Our Branch:

NEWS plays an important role in managing Brisbane's natural environment, open spaces, parklands, and waterways that help define our subtropical lifestyle.

NEWS is a diverse group of planners, engineers, scientists, project managers, communication and engagement specialists and support people.

The Role

An exciting permanent full-time position has become available within our three Environment Centres located at Boondall Wetlands, Downfall Creek and Karawatha Forest. Brisbane’s Environment Centres are responsible for creating sustainable communities through the provision of various environmental programs and services. 

As part of their programming, the centres develop and deliver fun-filled and educational school engagement programs at various locations in Brisbane. You will be responsible for running the centres on a daily basis and sharing your passion and knowledge with our customers. No two days are the same, and with a variety of working environments this role offers a great opportunity for those who enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, thrive in being part of a great team, and possess a real passion for environmental conservation. 

It is a requirement of the role to be able to work at all three sites throughout your week on a rostered basis. You will also be required to attend various sites to facilitate educational programs. Some opportunity for overtime on the weekends may also be available if required.

About You 

To be successful you will have: 

• strong customer service and interpersonal skills, including a commitment to working in a highly effective team
• experience in the development, delivery, monitoring and review of environmental learning programs to school groups and the community
• the ability to establish, monitor and evaluate partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and provide advice on a variety of environmental engagement programs
• excellent time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise high volume workloads
• a current driver’s license (this role would be expected to service all three centres and driving to various sites to facilitate programs).

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary.   

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.  

This role will require a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. 

For more information: Please call Larissa Robl on 07 3178 4280.

If after reading this, you feel you don’t meet all the Key Selection Criteria but have an interest in the role, we suggest you apply anyway.

Brisbane City Council is committed to the deliverables detailed in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and is actively working to increase opportunities for Brisbane’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Closing Date: Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11:55pm.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion. #LI-DNI